Trainee Accountant

HR GO Recruitment; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Hoddesdon is seeking a motivated individual to join their audit team. The role involves conducting audits, preparing accounts, and working closely with clients across various industries. Candidates should be working towards or have completed AAT Level 3, with a strong foundation in double-entry bookkeeping and client-facing skills. This position offers comprehensive training and a clear pathway to professional qualifications.

Benefits

Full apprenticeship support

Family-like culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is essential.
• Some practical accounting experience, especially in audit, preferred.
• Must be professional and confident working with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and prepare accounts and tax returns.
• Assist with bookkeeping and client support.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, travel required.

Skills

Double-Entry Bookkeeping

Client-Facing Skills

Accounting Experience

Education

AAT Level 3

AAT Level 4 (in progress)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a long-established, forward-thinking accountancy practice looking for someone who has completed their AAT Level 3 or 4 to join our growing team. This position will be 80% auditing and 20% Accounts. You will be a key part of the audit team conducting audits, along with being responsible for preparing accounts, tax returns and filing records. Whether you are part-way through Level 3, starting Level 4, or already working towards completion, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in practice with full training, support, and a clear pathway to professional exams.

The Role

• Work closely with our experienced team on a wide range of client work across accounts, VAT, tax, and audit.
• Gain hands-on experience with audits (experience preferred), working as part of a team at client sites.
• Assist with bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and client support across diverse industries.
• Develop practical skills alongside your AAT studies, with a view to progressing to ACA or other professional qualifications.
• Represent the firm in client meetings (a full, clean UK driving licence is preferred for travel).

What We\'re Looking For

• AAT Level 3 (completed or in progress) or starting Level 4.
• Double-Entry Bookkeeping: A strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is essential.
• Some practical accounting experience (practice-based experience and audit exposure preferred).
• Client-Facing Skills: You should be confident, professional, and comfortable working with clients on-site.
• A team player who is keen to learn and develop a career in accountancy practice.

Benefits

• Training: Full apprenticeship support through to AAT completion and progression to professional exams.
• Supportive Environment: Family-like culture with long-serving staff and a dedicated training team of AAT & ACA trainees.
• Career Development: Wide exposure to industries including hospitality, recruitment, manufacturing, healthcare, charities, and professional services.
• Teamwork & Mentoring: You\'ll never be sent out alone - we emphasise collaboration, training, and growth.